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The five moments that defined Rovanpera’s second WRC title
Kalle Rovanpera successfully defended his world title in the World Rally Championship, solidifying his place in the Hall of Fame. Despite acknowledging the challenges of defending the championship, Rovanpera dominated the 2022 season with five wins in the first seven events. However, his performance in the early stages of the 2023 season raised concerns, as he recorded three fourth-place finishes and did not secure a podium. Starting first on the road in Sweden hindered his performance, but he remained optimistic. After witnessing his teammate’s victory in Mexico and another non-podium finish in Croatia, Rovanpera acknowledged the need for improvement in car setup. Toyota boss Jari-Matti Latvala believed Rovanpera had regained his spark, and this was confirmed when Rovanpera showed his exceptional form once again in Rally Portugal.
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